A control system for the efficient operation of Bulk Air Coolers on a mine

Jaarsveld, Stephan van; Plessis, J.N. Du; Pelzer, R.

doi:10.1109/icue.2015.7280259

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“…Reducing capital expenditure has been identified as the primary method of remaining profitable. Key focus points that have a direct impact on sustainable mining operations include asset management strategies, monitoring and maintenance strategies, and energy usage profiles [52], [54], [56]. These focus points are key areas for potential Industry 4.0 solutions.…”

Section: The Current Industry 40 Scope In the Mining Sectormentioning

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Towards Industry 4.0: A Roadmap for the South African Heavy Industry Sector

Prinsloo

Vosloo

Mathews

2019

SAJIE

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The rapid growth and expansion of the Internet, as well as technical advances in the area of sensor technology, allow for the interconnection of physical objects for the purpose of achieving collective goals, which paves the way for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The Industry 4.0 paradigm is a relatively new concept that still requires detailed investigation and discussion. Standards, technologies, and overall guidelines need to be presented; thus this review paper aims to address key questions to provide some clarity on navigating the tide of Industry 4.0. The key enabling technologies, and the extent to which these technologies can be applied in industry to achieve the fundamental goals of Industry 4.0, are presented and discussed. Current challenges that hinder

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Section: The Current Industry 40 Scope In the Mining Sectormentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards Industry 4.0: A Roadmap for the South African Heavy Industry Sector

Prinsloo

Vosloo

Mathews

2019

SAJIE

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“…EMSs also facilitate electricity cost savings for the consumer, and reduce the load on the electricity supplier during peak consumption periods [39]. An EMS can automatically control industrial equipment from predefined control philosophies [27], [40]. In addition to control operations, these systems can also perform data and event logging.…”

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Development of a Software-Based Monitoring and Information System for Industrial Telemetry Applications

Prinsloo

Mathews

Plessis

et al. 2019

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“…In the literature reviewed, annual costs for ventilation and cooling systems start from 20% of the annual energy usage [9], 23% of the operating costs [10], and 25% of the mine's electricity costs [11]. It is thus a significant expense for any mine operation.…”

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Ergonomic design of a cooling vest in deep and ultra-deep mining environments

Ngô¹,

Nadeau²,

Hallé³

2018

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Abstract. BACKGROUND: Ever deeper mining is exposing workers to increasing heat and humidity, which can threaten their health and safety. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this research is to create a matrix of criteria that will eventually be used to design a personal cooling vest that will meet the needs and wants of miners. METHODS: A literature review was done to identify the constraints and requirements of miners in ultra-deep mining conditions; a field study was conducted in which information was acquired by measurement (temperature, humidity), observation (work rate) and semi-directed interviews of a convenience sample, 20 volunteer participants (age, weight, height, shirt size, personal protective equipment currently worn and opinion about a cooling vest). The data was then structured, compiled and interpreted to create a matrix. RESULTS: Participants were found to be in the > 50% percentile of the population regarding weight and height. All reacted positively to the idea of a cooling vest to help in their work. A matrix containing nine users and seven design-related criteria was created. CONCLUSIONS:The matrix must still be tested as to its validity. Its usage could then be extended to other fields of work in which heat is a health and safety concern for workers.

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A control system for the efficient operation of Bulk Air Coolers on a mine

Cited by 5 publications

References 16 publications

Towards Industry 4.0: A Roadmap for the South African Heavy Industry Sector

Towards Industry 4.0: A Roadmap for the South African Heavy Industry Sector

Development of a Software-Based Monitoring and Information System for Industrial Telemetry Applications

Ergonomic design of a cooling vest in deep and ultra-deep mining environments

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